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ArticleRevista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT2019

Occupations associated with head and neck cancer in a city in Southern Brazil, 1998 to 2012.

Sabrina Alessandra Castro, Laurindo Moacir Sassi, Cassius Carvalho Torres-Pereira, Juliana Lucena Schussel

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Sabrina Alessandra CastroDepartment of Stomatology, Graduate Dentistry Program, Universidade Federal do Paraná - Curitiba (PR), Brazil.
Laurindo Moacir SassiMaxillofacial Surgery Department, Erasto Gaertner Hospital - Curitiba (PR), Brazil.
Cassius Carvalho Torres-PereiraDepartment of Stomatology, Graduate Dentistry Program, Universidade Federal do Paraná - Curitiba (PR), Brazil.
Juliana Lucena SchusselDepartment of Stomatology, Graduate Dentistry Program, Universidade Federal do Paraná - Curitiba (PR), Brazil.

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Abstract

backgroundCancer is a multifactorial disease and depends on multiple stages. Eliminating risk factors contributes to reduce the incidence of disease or modifies its progression. Identifying risk factors for head and neck cancer associated with definite occupations might complement surveillance actions and help in the implementation of preventive measures in the workplace.

objectiveTo identify the occupations of patients with oral cavity (OCC) or oropharyngeal (OPC) cancer in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.

methodsCross-sectional study in which we analyzed 896 cases of OCC and OPC based on the Population-based Cancer Registry, 1998-2012. The located occupations were categorized in four risk groups following the classification formulated by the Ministry of Labor. We also analyzed variables smoking and alcohol consumption.

resultsThe highest rates of oral cancer corresponded to occupations associated with cleaning, construction, administration, agriculture and transport. Most occupations, 52.2%, were categorized as risk grade 3. This rate increased to 65.5% when smoking and alcohol consumption were included in analysis. Workers in trade, construction, cleaning services and mechanics accounted for the largest number of OCC and OPC cases in the analyzed municipality.

conclusionWe found 131 occupations associated with cases of oral cancer, most of which were categorized as risk grade 3. In consequence, occupational risk should be considered in the planning of preventive actions.

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head and neck neoplasmsoccupational exposuretobacco

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PMID32270113
PMCPMC7138488

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